CVE-2018-25301

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.16%

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CVE-2018-25301 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11 contains a structured exception handling (SEH) local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious username string. Attackers can craft a payload containing junk data, SEH chain pointers, and shellcode that overwrites the SEH handler to redirect execution and run arbitrary commands like opening calc.exe.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11 contains a structured exception handling (SEH) local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious username string. Attackers can craft a payload containing junk data, SEH chain pointers, and shellcode that overwrites the SEH handler to redirect execution and run arbitrary commands like opening calc.exe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25301?
Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11 contains a structured exception handling (SEH) local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious username string. Attackers can craft a payload containing junk data, SEH chain pointers, and shellcode that overwrites the SEH handler to redirect execution and run arbitrary commands like opening calc.exe.
How severe is CVE-2018-25301?
CVE-2018-25301 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25301?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST